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Reported Q: Q4 2024 Rev YoY: +37.9% EPS YoY: +48.0% Move: -2.00%

Costco Wholesale

COST.NE

$44.04 -2.00%

Exchange NEO Sector Consumer Defensive Industry Discount Stores

Q4 2024

Published: Oct 9, 2024

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Reported

Report Date

Oct 9, 2024

Quarter Q4 2024

Revenue

79.70B

YoY: +37.9%

EPS

5.29

YoY: +48.0%

Market Move

-2.00%

Previous quarter: N/A

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Earnings Highlights

Revenue of $79.70B up 37.9% year-over-year
EPS of $5.29 increased by 48% from previous year
Gross margin of 12.7%
Net income of 2.35B
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COST.NE

Company COST.NE

Period Q4 2024

Currency USD

Report Type Quarterly Earnings

Generated Feb 10, 2026

Executive Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported a strong Q4 2024, characterized by robust revenue growth and durable profitability. Revenue reached $79.697 billion, rising ~37.9% year over year (YoY) and ~36.2% quarter over quarter (QoQ), reflecting ongoing strength in traffic, mix, and international contributions. Gross margin stood at 12.68% with a 3.82% operating margin and a 2.95% net margin, supported by disciplined cost management and a favorable product mix amidst still-elevated inflationary dynamics. Net income of $2.354 billion and an EPS of $5.30 (diluted $5.29) underscore Costco’s ability to convert top-line growth into earnings power, aided by strong operating cash flow and a healthy balance sheet.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

Increasing

79.70B

QoQ: 36.20% | YoY: 37.89%

Gross Profit

Increasing

10.11B

12.68% margin

QoQ: 37.69% | YoY: 37.69%

Operating Income

Increasing

3.04B

QoQ: 38.46% | YoY: 53.33%

Net Income

Increasing

2.35B

QoQ: 40.04% | YoY: 48.14%

EPS

Increasing

5.30

QoQ: 39.84% | YoY: 48.04%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Financial Highlights

Revenue: $79.697B; YoY revenue growth: 37.89%, QoQ: 36.20%.
Gross Profit: $10.109B; Gross Margin: 12.68% (0.1268).
Operating Income: $3.042B; Operating Margin: 3.82% (0.0382).
Net Income: $2.354B; Net Margin: 2.95% (0.0295).
EPS: $5.30 (diluted $5.29); Weighted average shares: 444.013M (diluted 444.977M).
EBITDA: $3.869B; EBITDA Margin: 4.85% (0.0485).
Cash Flow: Operating cash flow $2.958B; Capex $1.578B; Free cash flow $1.381B.
Balance Sheet: Total assets $69.831B; Total liabilities $46.209B; Total equity $23.622B.
Liquidity & Leverage: Cash & equivalents $9.906B; Net debt position negative $1.634B; Current ratio 0.97; Debt/Capitalization 0.259; P/E 42.08x; P/B 16.77x; P/S 4.97x; FCF per share $3.11; Operating cash flow per share $6.66.

Income Statement

Metric	Value	YoY Change	QoQ Change
Revenue	79.70B	37.89%	36.20%
Gross Profit	10.11B	37.69%	37.69%
Operating Income	3.04B	53.33%	38.46%
Net Income	2.35B	48.14%	40.04%
EPS	5.30	48.04%	39.84%

Key Financial Ratios

Gross Profit Margin

Weak

12.70%

Gross profit margin is below industry norms, profitability concerns

Operating Profit Margin

Weak

3.82%

Operating margin is below industry norms, profitability concerns

Net Profit Margin

Weak

2.95%

Net profit margin is below industry norms, profitability concerns

Return on Assets

Fair

3.37%

Return on assets is acceptable but below top-tier companies

Return on Equity

Fair

9.97%

Return on equity is acceptable but below top-tier companies

Current Ratio

Concern

0.97

Current ratio below safe levels, potential liquidity risk

Debt to Equity

Moderate

0.35

Debt-to-equity indicates balanced capital structure with manageable debt

P/E Ratio

High Growth

42.08x

Very high P/E indicates aggressive growth expectations, higher risk

Price to Book

High Premium

16.77x

Very high premium suggests asset-light business model or lofty expectations

Historical Earnings Comparison

Period	Revenue ($M)	EPS ($)	YoY Growth	Report
Q1 2026	67,307.00	0.00	+8.3%	View
Q3 2025	63,205.00	4.28	-20.7%	View
Q2 2025	63,723.00	4.02	+8.9%	View
Q1 2025	62,151.00	0.00	+6.4%	View
Q4 2024	79,697.00	5.29	+37.9%	View

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